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Table 4 Calculated difference (∆) of HVA (mean) in the scarf cohort in dependence of PDPAA between the subcohort above and below the cutoff values

From: Outcomes after scarf osteotomy with and without Akin osteotomy a retrospective comparative study

 

PDPAA cutoff 10°

PDPAA cutoff 8°

∆ HVA postop

4.1 (p = 0.072)

4.2 (p < 0.001)

∆ HVA 6 weeks

2.5 (p = 0.009)

4.0 (p < 0.001)

∆ HVA 12 weeks

2.3 (p = 0.007)

4.4 (p < 0.001)

∆ HVA FU

10.3 (p = 0.069)

11.4 (p < 0.001)

  1. HVA hallux valgus angle, ∆ HVA calculated difference of HVA, PDPAA proximal to distal phalangeal articular angle, FU follow up, S scarf